With injuries taking their toll, Portland’s rookies get extra playing time and help beat Providence.
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Pirates Notebook: Dennis McCauley brings a bit more to the table
Portland Pirates Coach Kevin Dineen got more than he bargained for when he signed Dennis McCauley to a contract last summer. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound McCauley is a big guy who can not only fight but can also score goals and make plays. With 28 games left on the schedule, McCauley, in his second AHL season, […]
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Portland’s quick start silences Sound Tigers
The Pirates score twice in the first 41 seconds and Bridgeport loses its ninth straight game, 6-3.
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Brennan lifts Pirates past Monarchs
Defenseman T.J. Brennan has a goal and two assists as Portland closes within a point of first-place Manchester, 3-1.
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Pirates Notebook: Finding a quality call-up
It hasn’t taken defenseman Brian O’Hanley long to fit in with his new teammates on the Portland Pirates. “It’s been a pretty smooth transition,” said O’Hanley, who joined the Pirates last Friday after playing 43 games in the ECHL with the Cincinnati Cyclones. “(The coaches) said to play my game, skate and make that first […]
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Connecticut makes Pirates pay
Chad Kolarik scores twice and the Whale prevails in a free-flowing game.
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Pirates intend to keep building momentum
After a strong run in January, Portland is eager to resume play in the second half of the season.
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Pirates mum on Buffalo’s planned sale
PORTLAND – Brian Petrovek, the CEO and managing owner of the Portland Pirates, said Thursday it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the pending sale of the Buffalo Sabres, his club’s parent team. “It would be inappropriate to comment on something that’s still subject to certain conditions,” he said. “They’ve announced a step […]
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Pirates Notebook: Pirates prove home winners, but need to do more on road
After compiling one of the best home records in the American Hockey League, the Portland Pirates will be playing on the road a lot in the next month. In January, the Pirates played eight of their 15 games at the Cumberland County Civic Center. In February, Portland will play seven of its 10 games on […]
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Last-second goal lifts Pirates, 3-2
Derek Whitmore’s power-play goal with 7.5 seconds left gives Portland a dramatic win at Hartford.